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When the Russian mercenary group marched on Moscow, it seemed to take the world – and Vladimir Putin – by surprise. What does it mean for his grip on power – and for his war?

After the loss of five lives and a multinational investigation into the implosion of the Oceangate Titan submarine, questions remain about the safety of commercialising deep sea exploration. Deep0sea engineer and explorer Ron Allum tells Laura Murphy-Oates of the risks and unexpected joys of reaching the Earth’s deepest seabed

Donald Trump remains a strong contender for the Republican nomination in the 2024 US presidential election, despite being indicted on criminal charges. Bruce Wolpe, author of Trump’s Australia, speaks to Jane Lee about how Trump could influence security in the Asia Pacific region if he’s returned to power

The public broadcaster is embarking on a major digital restructure. As young Australians turn off their TVs and radios, the ABC’s audience is rapidly shrinking. Leigh Sales, one of their most high-profile journalists, said ‘it’s change or death’. But change comes at a cost, and is often accompanied by job losses and criticism. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s head of news Mike Ticher and deputy news editor Jo Tovey about whether the ABC can change with the times

After taking the US by storm with her Eras tour, Taylor Swift is set to perform in Australia once again in February – and fans are frantically trying to secure a ticket. Guardian Australia opinion editor Bridie Jabour tells Gabrielle Jackson how Taylor Swift became a pop culture phenomenon and how ‘Swiftonomics’ may impact Australia’s economy

As rents rise across the country, Labor’s signature policy to ease the rental crisis – the $10bn housing Australia future fund – has stalled in the Senate. To pass the bill, the Greens are calling for up to $2.5bn of direct spending on housing and extra funds to incentivise the states to freeze rents. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp looks at the political fight over renters’ rights and whether it could spell the end of the government’s housing bill

Attention has turned once again to women’s safety in Parliament House after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against Victorian senator David Van last week, which he denied. Political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks with Jane Lee about what needs to be done to improve the culture in Canberra

In a cost-of-living crisis, demand for free legal help is soaring. But community legal centres are being forced to cut staff and turn people away, as government funding fails to keep up. Nino Bucci speaks to Jane Lee on the funding crisis in the legal assistance sector.

Gambling ads are everywhere. And as we await the Labor government’s inquiry into gambling advertising, even the prime minister says he finds them annoying, a feeling he shares with opposition leader Peter Dutton, who wants to ban betting ads during sporting broadcasts. Independent MP Zoe Daniel wants regulators to go even further and ban bookmakers from our screens altogether. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher about the growing political will to ban gambling advertising

Over the last 30 years many of Australia’s biggest fashion brands have shut their doors under pressure from the global luxury market, fast fashion competitors and rising manufacturing costs. Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman and fashion journalist and author Lucianne Tonti explain to Jane Lee why Australia’s golden era of fashion ended and what the future holds for up-and-coming designers